ALEX YOUNG RIP

zzebra · February 27, 2017

canuckblue said:
Sad news. RIP. My dad and granddad often spoke of him, now they'll get to cheer him on once more.

Same here. My dad idolised him.

RIP.

royalblue66 · February 27, 2017

AndyC said:
One of the absolute Gods of Everton F.C. history.

The word 'Legend' simply does not cover what The Golden Vision meant to the fans back in the 1960s, he was imperious.

Fleet of foot, gracefulness personified and simply outstanding in the air.

He was more than a footballer, he was a true icon of what football meant to a whole generation.

Sad, sad, sad news.
RIP Alex Young - a superstar before the phrase was first coined, a Blue, a hero, a gentleman, and forever in our memories.

Yes mate, met him a few times, and he was a gentleman and a real true Everton hero.

argietoffee · February 27, 2017

I wasnt around to see you play.

My loss from what I hear.

Enjoy paradise, good man.

Thanks for everything you did for our club.

Say hi to Howard.

Moomin · February 27, 2017

Alan Whittle · February 27, 2017

RIP. Even for non Evertonians of a certain age Alex Young was a joy to watch. Elegance personified in an era of indifferent pitches and robust tackling. A great player somewhat overlooked by non Blues.

kev · February 27, 2017

Terrible news. Rest In Peace Alex, you were a TRUE Everton legend.
His nickname was explanatory of the 'awe' he inspired in all who saw him play. In the 60s even non Evertonians revered 'The Golden Vision'
Condolences to his friends and family.

shauny64 · February 27, 2017

RIP Alex Young.

One of My Dad's favourite players alongside Dave Hickson, Howard Kendall and Alan Ball.
All sadly no longer with us.

SantaClausisanEvertonian · February 27, 2017

Like many posters already, I'm too young to have enjoyed his career but if he was half as good as my Dad told me he was, then I'm truly grateful for the part he played in the wonderful history of our club.
Sleep well Alex. X

wiggie · February 27, 2017

TrixyStevens said:
Too young to remember him but any of the older lot reckon if Gareth Bale was worth €100m then Alex or Bally would have been priceless. Supposed to be a sound man as well.
Rip Golden Vision x

He was a sound man l met him a couple of times at the Adelphi shows, such a modest man,absolutely loved everton

davek · February 27, 2017

Terrible news. A giant. RIP.

patvandenhowdareyou · February 27, 2017

Absolute legend. My dad was a red, but said the "golden vision" was one of the best. Remember seeing him on an Everton video (history of everton I think) as a kid, such a graceful player...rip

Old Blue 2 · February 27, 2017

I am old enough to have seen Alex Young play for us throughout his Everton career. A true Everton legend. RIP.

With Graeme Sharp at the graveside of the other Alex Young of the club.

Eggs · February 27, 2017

...one of ours.

Joey66 · February 27, 2017

So sad - my brother shook his hand - I seen him in my school pants days what a majestic player he really was aided by Royston Vernon - I place as many pictures as I can find on here of him - RIP the Golden Vision a true gentleman who as a player at no 9 glided over the muddy pictures, hung in the air to nod goals in - god bless him !